CHOCOLATE CHIP TOFFEE BARS

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"This is so simple and satisfying for a chocolate lover like myself." No one will resist these crumbly, chocolate chip bars. -Kimberly Post, Colwich, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1 cup chopped almonds
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-3/4 cups toffee bits, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg; mix well. Stir in almonds and 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake 10 minutes. Pour milk over crust; sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups toffee bits, reserved topping and remaining chocolate chips. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.